Minnesota 2020-2021 Affiliates Thread (Iowa Wild, Allen Americans)

[a79krgm]

I'm thinking about driving down I-35 to Des Moines to see the Wild and Blues play on September 19th.

Haven't been to that city since 1980 …
Is the arena ice? Can anyone recommend pre-game or post game options? Sports bars, restaurants, etc. ?

 

[57special]

Svetlakov is listed on the Iowa Wild roster. That can't be right?

 

[Wabit]

Svetlakov is listed on the Iowa Wild roster. That can't be right?

He's under KHL contract with Moscow next season.

It's still the offseason, they probably just made a mistake with the prospects and roster page crossovers.

 

[2Pair]

There are quite a few names on that roster that won't be playing in Iowa this year.

 

[mag1600]

Can anyone shed some light on how the Pilon twins have performed at camp so far?

 

[Mickey the mouse]

Can anyone shed some light on how the Pilon twins have performed at camp so far?

Camp isn't open to public accept for yesterday morning practice

 

[a79krgm]

I'm thinking about driving down I-35 to Des Moines to see the Wild and Blues play on September 19th. Haven't been to that city since 1980 … Can anyone recommend pre-game or post game options? Sports bars, restaurants, etc. ?

Heading to Iowa to watch the Blues and Wild. I'm hearing the game will be sold out. Never been to the Wells Fargo Arena before. Does it compare well to NHL arenas?

 

[Wild11MN]

Can't say I've been there, but it's cool they're playing down there. Will it really sell out? Isn't it like a full-sized arena?

 

[TaLoN]

Too bad I'm working, would go otherwise.

This thread needs a title update.

 

[Wabit]

Too bad I'm working, would go otherwise.

This thread needs a title update.

A completely new thread might be better. The ECHL team has changed twice since the thread started and it's a brand new season.

 

[TaLoN]

A completely new thread might be better. The ECHL team has changed twice since the thread started and it's a brand new season.

Don't see why that means a new thread is needed. The offseason info is here, a title change fixes everything.

 

[Wabit]

Cal O’Reilly named captain of the Iowa Wild. Matt Read and Mike Liambas get the A’s

 

[Saga of the Elk]

Both Allen (mods please change thread) and Iowa are undefeated to start the season.

No prospects of note in Allen but Mason Shaw off to a hot start for Iowa (also Murphy, Belpedio, Sokolov).

 

[Bazeek]

Both Allen (mods please change thread) and Iowa are undefeated to start the season.

No prospects of note in Allen but Mason Shaw off to a hot start for Iowa (also Murphy, Belpedio, Sokolov).

Undefeated and outscored Manitoba 12-2. Polar opposite of Minnesota right now

 

[EXTRAS]

When they gonna let kahkonen play

 

[Wabit]

When they gonna let kahkonen play

Iowa has back-to-back games the next couple of weekends. I'd hazard a guess and say he gets games then. Iowa has only played 3 games so far.

 

[Saga of the Elk]

I think they put Kahkonen in a tough situation where he has to beat out an established AHL starter - will be an interesting situation to monitor.

Could one of the mods please change the thread title to reflect the new ECHL affiliate: Allen Americans.

Nice little piece on the 'Burglar. Hammond’s experience paying dividends in Iowa | TheAHL.com | The American Hockey League

 

[DANOZ28]

anybody know if sokolov is injured? only played 4 games of the 7? im curious thx.

 

[Saga of the Elk]

anybody know if sokolov is injured? only played 4 games of the 7? im curious thx.

healthy scratch

lots of info here: THE WILD WIRE - #4 | Iowa Wild

 

[DANOZ28]

im shocked that soucy ; sokolov are scratches

 

[57special]

im shocked that soucy ; sokolov are scratches

I'm not surprised about Sokolov.

 

[Saga of the Elk]

im shocked that soucy ; sokolov are scratches

why? Iowa has good depth on D for the first time in a few years and Soucy was always overrated - his development has been a pleasant surprise but his NHL time was the result of lack of options. Yes, Sokolov has a skill set but he's a long way from where he needs to be for a pro career.

 

[tomgilbertfan]

Kunin 3g, 4a in 5 games is very promising. Hopefully the Wild let him stay down there for a bit and keep scoring.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Kunin 3g, 4a in 5 games is very promising. Hopefully the Wild let him stay down there for a bit and keep scoring.

Anybody know if he's playing center or wing?

 

[57special]

Kunin 3g, 4a in 5 games is very promising. Hopefully the Wild let him stay down there for a bit and keep scoring.

Agreed. More importantly, want him to build up his strength. AHL is a tough league, and will test him. Just not as fast as the NHL. Seems like a lot of players who have success in the AHL have trouble adjusting to the quicker pace of the NHL.